Please fill out the form on the ‘Contact’ page, or e-mail me directly using the e-mail listed. I will then contact you to set up a free consultation phone call.
At this time, I am offering in-person sessions for clients in the lower mainland of B.C., and telehealth (online or by phone) for clients in other parts of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon.

This is a chance for you to ask any questions you might have about the process, and for you to give me an idea of what's led you to counselling, what you’re looking for, and to see if we’d be a good fit. Counselling is so much about the connection and relationship between the client and therapist, so the phone call gives us both an idea of who the other person is. :)

This varies between clients and their particular needs, and - as always - is absolutely your call. Sometimes, once a week (to start off) is ideal, depending on the necessary support. Most clients find that once every 2-4 weeks is helpful for them. Some folks like to schedule one session at a time to see how things feel, while others prefer to book 2-3 sessions in advance.

This will vary! Generally, the first session allows me to get to know you and the context of what has brought you in for therapy. I might ask questions about your background and experiences. You’re free to be as open as you’d like - I know that it can be daunting to open up to a stranger. Subsequent sessions will depend on the issue(s) being discussed. Sometimes people need help gaining clarity; other times they might need strategies to take home with them, or assistance in processing a past or present event, or help preparing for change or a transition.
You are always in control of what we discuss at our sessions and where you would like to take the conversation.

Fees can be paid via Interac e-transfer, cash, or cheque.
Many extended health plans provide counselling benefits for Registered Clinical Counsellors. Please check with your provider to find out if this applies to you. You will be provided with a receipt that will have my RCC registration number and all other pertinent information so it can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.

This is an important distinction, as counselling is currently not a regulated body in B.C., so anyone can claim to be a counsellor, regardless of training or experience.
Registered clinical counsellors (RCCs) are members of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), which is a professional body that verifies certain standards for its members, including: educational and training criteria (i.e. at least a master’s degree in counselling), academic, clinical, and professional requirements, and a commitment to practicing using an ethical code of conduct.
A psychologist in B.C. can also provide counselling support, but they hold either a PhD or a PsyD, and are able to provide assessments and diagnoses that RCCs are unable to do.